Tag: Jan 1926

Coral Gables creates Tahiti Beach on the bay. (18 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 6, Section: A

The harbor blockage creates a new record for commercial ships in Miami waters. There are now 83 ships in port and 38 waiting outside. (18 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

The 5-masted schooner City of Portland assists in floating the Prins Valdemar. (18 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

The freighter Lake Fairport grounded across the channel trapping the Georgeana Weems, Alma R., Nassauvian and Fueloil. More ships wait outside. (18 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce opposes more island creation in the bay. (17 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 11, Section: C

The American Steamship Association requests the War Department to direct the removal of the Prins Valdemar. General Taylor replies: “District engineer Youngberg has been given full authority to take any steps necessary to clear the harbor of the vessel, which recently capsized and blocked the channel.” (17 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

Work continues to clear the Prins Valdemar. (15 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

Departing schooners are using the old Cape Florida channel to exit the bay. (14 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 12, Section: C

Working crews expect to have the channel cleared today. There are now 39 ships waiting at the offshore anchorage. [Photos on page 16B.] (14 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A

Large marine wrecking crews from New York will assist in the clearing of the harbor. (14 Jan 1926)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: A